Chapter 11

Willow couldn't express how she was feeling, she was finding it hard to express it through words, she looked at herself as she continued talking on her phone.

Yes, I can't believe it either, it's literally a miracle,

The pay is kinda good honestly 2000$ a month that's two months rent, She said.

I can't wait to get home, we are gonna have a blast, yeah I'm taking a double shift for a friend so I'll be home by nine I guess,

Okay, bye love you.

Her face carried a broad smile, she was happy that she contradict those negative voices in her head.

If she had known she would start a new job tomorrow she wouldn't have agreed to taking a double shift.

anyways the deed had already been done.

****.

The weather forecast on her phone didn't tell her it was gonna rain today, it was past nine and poor Willow was still stucked in the factory, without a coat, the rain brought a cold wind with it, she was one of the only few remaining, but not for long.

She turned around and she was the only one left, darn, where did they all go?. She asked.

isn't there a raincoat at the lost and found bin?.

She couldn't order a ride, it would be too expensive and there wasn't any cell service.

She grumbled, as she paced about, Willow found her way to the bin to look for a raincoat or a warm jacket of any kind, because the cold was getting to her, and it made her teeth gnash, she finally found something warm, but it had an odour to it, it smelled like old clothe, it looked old after all, other than that she had no problem with the Cloak, it would keep her warm till the rain stopped.

She sat on chair looking around and feeling restless,

The hall was so quite you could hear a pin drop.

Just when she had given all hope she heard a noise, was that rat, or worse a raccoon?

who's there? she yelled as she looked around for a weapon, she found nothing but a pencil,

This was unhelpful, she thought, she wasn't John wick what was she gonna do with a pencil?.

Whoever you are show your self, she tried sounding tough.

What are you doing? She heard a familiar voice.

***.

What are you doing?

I slowly turned around, for fear of who it might be, this is it, I was gonna be raped by some man, nobody's here to help me, I'm all alone, great when I was just about to have a big breakthrough in my...

Sydney? Uh i mean, Mr Calvary?, er you're still here i asked him relieved.

of course he's still here he stays here, I thought.

For a moment I thought you were a raccoon, or worse some serial killer, phew good thing it's just you I said placing my hands on my chest.

Why are you still here? He asked and looked around,

Everyone is gone, why are you still here? he added.

Well it's raining cats and dogs, I didn't bring a raincoat because my stupid weather app didn't warn me about the Rain, I'm wearing a rusty old Cloak .which has probably seen better days cause let's be honest, and to top it off there's NO CELL SERVICE, i complained out of breath.

I came back to get a document, you still haven't answered the question, What are you doing here?. He interrogated.

Why the harsh tone? I pouted, well, if you most know, I was working a double shift for a friend and I was about to close when it started raining, I didn't bring a coat and there's no cell service so I decided to wait like everyone else, but before I know what was going on everyone had left, maybe they had a raincoat or a car So..

What are you wearing?. he asked again, looking down at me.

it's a Cloak I was quite cold so I checked the lost and found bin. I answered.

He bent over and gave the Cloak a little sniff, then made a face, He sighed, Get your things I'll drop you off at home.

Really? I asked out.

yes really, get your things before I change my mind.

ok sir, I nod and sprinted toward my bag, taking off the Cloak and leaving it on a chair.

I'm ready, I said with a grin.

He remained silent and started walking, I followed him, he took an umbrella from the rack and I was surprised because I had no idea that there where free umbrellas here, I felt dumb as stared at the rack.

Are you coming or not he asked motioning for me to join him in his umbrella.

Oh.

I was honestly expecting an old car, never in a million years did I think he'd be driving a 2021 Lexus.

Is this your car, I couldn't help but ask.

Yes. he answered and pressed his car key.

why do you look so surprised.

do I?

Here, he handed me the umbrella has he opened his car door, take the other side.

Thank you.

Woo, his car was cozy I thought, has I used my sit belt.

I had no idea you had a car or could even drive I said.

Why? he turned the car key.

just because, yunno.

that's not an answer, anyways I have heard the rumours too, some even say I sleep at the factory he chuckled.

you don't? I asked open eyed.

What? of course I don't, he sounded annoyed.

Sorry. I apologized.

I own a house, it used to be my grandma's but she died and gave the deed to me.

oww, I'm sorry about that.

it's okay.

Do you mind directing me to your house? he asked me.

oh I just turned on my Google map, it should give you the directions, I said placing my phone on the phone stand in front of him.

cool.

We sat there silent for awhile.

I would have sworn he sleeps at the work, uhm, that means he's just really invested in his work, that's nice I guess.

What?.

huh?.

you keep staring. he added.

Me? no I huh, I'm just curious that's all. How old are you?. you seem older this evening.

He shook his head and smiled.

why don't you guess?.

24?.

No.

25, 26,?.

getting warmer he smiled.

Twentiiiii seven?...28?!!.

You are on fire.

Whaaaaaat????. My mouth dropped.

He proceeded to laugh.

I don't believe you, I said in denial.

why not?.

Well, first off you look younger, 25? maybe.

Wow I'm flattered, well I'm indeed 28, So how old are you.

oh, like you dont already know, didn't you go through my files, I said and rolled my eyes.

okay you got me, 22 heh?. you're still quite young. He remarked.

What is that a bad thing? I flared.

N No, I I didn't say that, it's just you're 22 and you are done with school, plus your living on your own and working a job, just out here living your life, far away from your family, being a grown up, when I was 22 I was still breaking car windows when I got mad in some old junk yard, so yeah I just envy you that's all.

I breath out, it's nice that you think that but, it's not that easy, I'm struggling And i work Alot of jobs, I didn't intend to work at a factory, I'm a nutritionist and food scientist, certified!, but the executives didn't think I was good enough so they decided I was better off working at some factory so, it's been shitty.

it's gonna get better, he assured calmly.

Okay I think this is me, I said looking out the window, the rain had drizzled out, and I was just right outside my apartment building.

I came out and walked over to the driver's seat.

Thanks for the ride, MR CALVARY, I really do appreciate, and I enjoyed our talk, I said and smiled.

he chuckled, See you tomorrow at work Willow, With that he drove off, into the wind, metaphorically, I could still see him waiting for the light to turn green.

I sighed out loud and looked at the night sky, with it's beautiful stars, then I headed in.

I hoped you enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it.❤️